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What you’re doing is so cool!

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Thank you for your kind words, Kate ❤️

I think so, too. 😉 I love this work!

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Jul 31Liked by Kjeld Duits

The first time I got a real sense of the sheer number of items in the collection!

Is there a way one can donate to you in ¥ without the $ back-and-forth? Happy to do a bank transfer.

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Thank you, Daniel! I really have to promote myself more…

I will send you a direct message!

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Thank you Kjeld for your generosity! Such devotion to culture and williness to share freely is so rare these days. Knowing about Tokyo’s past gives us insights to Tokyo’s future.

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I agree. Even worse, when one loses one's past one loses one's self…

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Jul 29Liked by Kjeld Duits

Hello Kjeld...I thank you for your wealth of information, historic images and also for being such a really nice person who is generous with your collections and knowledge.

Thanks so much!

Regards,

Jay

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Hi Jay! Thank you so much for your kind words and your generous support for MeijiShowa / Old Photos of Japan. I am extremely grateful that we got to know each other.

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I love your collection and this meritorious project! I am a monthly contributor at a small level but will be interested in a paid Substack subscription too.

Looking forward to reading about the secrets of the shinjuku pond!

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Thank you, Glennis. That is very kind of you!

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Jul 28Liked by Kjeld Duits

Thank you for sharing your passion!

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Thank you, Herman.

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